When to sow bluebell seed?

[veggiechicken]

You're listening to me??? This is a first. Hang on I'm going to write it in my diary.....

[bearded bloke]

Wifey is not totally sure but it was "about Autumn" time.So in an effort to be more accurate I been searching & found ...............

How To Grow English Bluebells From Seed

Sow in open ground in semi shade or in seed trays.
Sowing is best undertaken from late Summer onwards; frost or snow following sowing aids germination.
Avoid heated propagators as this native plants needs cool conditions.

Which bears out my original thinking & complies with wifey's memory

Taken from .... Bluebell Seed (English) (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

Also ..........

Sow seed in Autumn frost or snow following sowing aids germination.
Cover the seed lightly , winter will break the seed dormancy , seeds germinate in the spring
Bluebell seed usually requires stratification. it can be sown in situ, but it is usually more economical to sow it in a coldframe frame. If sown thinly, the seedlings can be left in their pots for the first year, though give them regular liquid feeds to make sure that they get sufficient nutrient.
After a year growing Prick out the seedlings about 3 to a pot and grow on for 1 - 2 more years before planting out into their permanent positions when they are dormant
Germination can take up to 6 months

Taken from .... Bluebell - Native English Seeds.- 20 Bluebell seeds


Although planting them now will probably do no harm it will however make them into attaractive wild bird food for a longer than necessary time